38587 ZIP Code — Walling, TN

White County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38587 is located in Walling, Tennessee, within White County. It covers approximately 29.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38587

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,816. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 38587 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,113

population

29.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38587 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38587

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38587. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38559 Doyle (6 mi) 38583 Sparta (10.2 mi) 37166 Smithville (10.8 mi) 38581 Rock Island (11.8 mi) 37110 Mcminnville (14.8 mi) 38585 Spencer (17.1 mi) 37059 Dowelltown (17.6 mi) 38544 Baxter (17.7 mi) 38582 Silver Point (17.9 mi) 37095 Liberty (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,113
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	29.87 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	35.8647
Longitude	-85.6176
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.7%	53.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	33.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	10.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,113

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$36,816

Median household income

$24,830

Per capita income

$133,500

Median home value

$1,526

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

487

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	264	23.7%
18 and over	849	76.3%
65 and over	359	32.3%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Other race 4.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,037	87.2%
Hispanic or Latino	76	6.4%
Other race	58	4.9%
Two or more races	18	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.7%	53.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	33.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	10.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 20.7%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 23.2%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	20.7%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	23.2%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	2.7%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$36,816

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,500
Median rent / month	$1,526
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	13.3%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.0%
Electricity	34.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	80	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	144	28.1%
Households with children under 18	112	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	306	59.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	8.9%
Married	60.8%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	18.3%	24.3%
Divorced	6.2%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	154	64.4%
High school	48	20.1%
College / grad school	37	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.8%

Professional & management 12.2%

Construction 11.4%

Other services 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Retail trade 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 23.8%

Under 18 years 36.0%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.1%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	60.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	55.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,051	94.4%
Spanish	24	2.3%
Other Indo-European	24	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,073	96.4%
Born in same state	1,069	96.0%
Born in different state	799	71.8%
Foreign born	4	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	40	3.6%
Not a US citizen	21	52.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	197	17.7%
French	197	17.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	164	14.7%
English	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	82.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38587

What city is ZIP code 38587 in?

ZIP code 38587 is primarily assigned to Walling, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38587 in?

ZIP code 38587 falls within White County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38587 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 38587 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38587 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 38587 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38587?

24% of residents in ZIP code 38587 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38587 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 38587 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38587 in?

ZIP code 38587 observes the CST timezone.